Customs

Vietnam’s Logistics Talent: From “Short and Weak” to a Strategic Supply Chain Workforce

Over the past decade, logistics has become a backbone of Vietnam’s trade, consistently growing faster than GDP. Port clusters, industrial zones, logistics centres and booming e-commerce have created surging demand for labour at every level, from warehouse workers to supply chain strategists.

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Vietnam logistics industry should maximize available advantages

Vietnam logistics industry should maximize available advantages

According to Mr. Tim Leelahaphan - an economic specialist from standard chartered bank - succeed the growth recovery momentum in 2022, Vietnam economy is expected to grow robustly with a GDP increase rate of 7,2% in 2023. In which, the logistics service is likened to the “blood vessel” of the national economy and has contributed 4.5% to GDP growth in 2022.

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Logistics in cross - border e-commerce

Logistics in cross - border e-commerce

Cross-border e-commerce (CBEC) is a type of international trade activity between different commercial entities located in different customs regions, conducted through the use of e-commerce platforms, online payments, and cross-border logistics. In essence, CBEC is an extension of the development of e-commerce, also known as international e-commerce.

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U&I Logistics and customs brokerage services for corporate efficiency optimization

U&I Logistics and customs brokerage services for corporate efficiency optimization

With over 20 years of experience in providing board range of customs clearance procedures and import-export tax consultancy services, U&I Logistics determines customs clearance as part of customs brokerage comprehensive services aimed at meeting the specific demands of its clients.

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Customs broker development improve logistics competecy for exporting goods

Customs broker development improve logistics competecy for exporting goods

According to statistics from the Ministry of Industry and Trade, for the first four months of 2023, export turnover goods was estimated at 108.57 billion USD, down 11.8% over the same period last year. With the general difficult of the market, can Logistics enterprises as a customs agent contribute to improving the position of Vietnamese exporter to pass the ability to deliver on time and ensure continuous delivery? Supply chain to the buyer or not?

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Logistics and import - export: "The battle" in the global competition

Logistics and import - export: "The battle" in the global competition

Editor letter

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Thanh Hoa promotes cargo circulation through Nghi Son Port

Thanh Hoa promotes cargo circulation through Nghi Son Port

In 2023, Thanh Hoa Province strives to reach about 47.7 million tons of cargo through Nghi Son Port. To achieve this goal, the province together with other departments and port operators are making efforts to deploy solutions to support and facilitate enterprises when they carry out import- export procedures.

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Small medium-sized enterprises: The need for a roadmap of digitalization

Small medium-sized enterprises: The need for a roadmap of digitalization

With the fact that over 90% of logistics enterprises in Vietnam are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), the digitalization story for the type of business is extremely important. Due to limited financial resources and weak human resources, advanced technologies for today’s business digitization such as artificial intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (Internet of Things), Block Chain, Robots and automation are too far away for them.

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GeTS helps GEODIS to simplify cross-border trade declarations and Customs connectivity through CALISTA™

GeTS helps GEODIS to simplify cross-border trade declarations and Customs connectivity through CALISTA™

(VLR) SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 26 May 2020 - Global eTrade Services (GeTS), a global trade platform company, announced the onboarding of GEODIS Regional HQ -- Asia Pacific (GEODIS), a global supply chain operator on CALISTA™, a platform that enables the orchestration of logistics, compliance and financial activities seamlessly, securely and smartly.

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The 13th ASEM: Improving Vietnam's customs' stature

The 13th ASEM: Improving Vietnam's customs' stature

(VLR) Carrying out its member’s duties in the framework of ASEAN- EUROPE Meeting (ASEM), the General Department of Vietnam Customs successfully hosted the 13th ASEM Customs Directors-General and Commissioners Meeting (13th ASEM Meeting). The meeting took place in 2 days October 9th - 10th in Ha Long City, Quang Ninh.

Thời sự - Logistics
Development orientation for customs brokerage agencies

Development orientation for customs brokerage agencies

(VLR) (Vietnam Logistics Review) Vietnam Customs has lately carried out fully innovation programs of modernization and has received appreciation from the business community.

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Binh Duong Customs: creating business advantages to develop logistics

Binh Duong Customs: creating business advantages to develop logistics

(VLR) (Vietnam Logistics Review) Three key factors deciding Vietnam’s Export competitiveness are: transport and logistics infrastructure; legal importexport procedures and operation of production value chain. Under conditions of deeply international integration, Binh Duong Customs has been constantly trying to create positive changes in simplifying the administrative procedures, improving efficiency of government’s management to enhance logistics business in the province.

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US Customs takes steps to strengthen security

US Customs takes steps to strengthen security

(VLR) The US Customs and Border Protection agency is trying to shore up buy-in for its cargo security programme with a boost of its Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) programme.

Thời sự - Logistics
Truong Nam JS Customs Broker “Connecting arm” between customs and enterprises

Truong Nam JS Customs Broker “Connecting arm” between customs and enterprises

(VLR) A few years ago, relationship between Customs and enterprises was uneasy, causing unwanted issues that affected production and cost. The relationship then has gradually improved. Customs brokers as Truong Nam has become connecting arm between Customs and enterprises – they have made premises for developments in import/export activities. Vietnam Logistics Review had a discussion with Mr. Vo Truong Son, General Director of Truong Nam JS Customs Broker on the matter.

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Enterprises and customs: cooperation for development

Enterprises and customs: cooperation for development

(VLR) “Authorized Economic Operator” (AEO) – is a passport for enterprises in international trade – has been researched and applied by Vietnam General Department of Customs based on AEO scheme of World Customs Organization. The conference “Enterprises and Customs: Cooperation for Development” will take place at Saigon Movempick Hotel on May 15th, 2013 with attendance of domestics and foreign customs experts.

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A New Thing in Investment Environment of BR-VT: Customs Procedure Reforms Accompanying with Logistics- Sea port Services

A New Thing in Investment Environment of BR-VT: Customs Procedure Reforms Accompanying with Logistics- Sea port Services

(VLR) The effect of multimodal transport chain in logistics is resulted from operating sea port system, infrastructure and mostly paper work. Slow and complicated paper work will badly affect competition abilities of sea ports, logistics services and even investment environment. Ba Ria-Vung Tau (BR-VT) has had many efforts to reform administration procedures of trade and import/export in the area, among which are the application of e-customs at branches at sea ports and airports. This is a movement that shows the determination in administration procedure reforms for economic development. The application of e-customs will produce good effects on the environment of investment-business of BR-VT. And it benefits businesses and investors in the active area.

Thời sự - Logistics
Networking Seminar: ENTERPRISES &CUSTOMS – Cooperation for Development

Networking Seminar: ENTERPRISES &CUSTOMS – Cooperation for Development

(VLR) In the context of many new regulations, new processes on the present customs procedures, the shippers and logistics companies need to be updated necessary information and know how to apply these procedures at their organizations effectively

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